Screen Corner Podcast

• Career paths in the screen industry

  A career in film encompasses an extensive value chain, and understanding its breadth is crucial in finding your place within it. On this episode, we focus specifically on the South African film industry.Let's examine five distinct career paths, each shaped by where you might want to be in a decade. For all your script consultant and editing needs, e-mail [email protected] 

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• Lessons from Lagos

  In this insightful episode of The Screen Corner, host Zipho takes us on a vibrant journey to Lagos, Nigeria, where she attended the 2023 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF). With the buzz of Nollywood all around her, Zipho reflects on key lessons learned from one of Africa’s most dynamic film hubs—lessons she believes could ignite growth in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) film industry back home.From the sheer scale and ambition of Nigerian productions to the entrepreneurial spirit of independent filmmakers, Zipho explores what makes Nollywood a continental powerhouse. She compares Nigeria’s confident ownership of its storytelling economy with the still-developing structures in KZN, offering honest reflections on what we can adopt, adapt, and innovate. For all your script consultant and editing needs, contact [email protected] for a quote. 

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• Why South African funding models should make a slight shift to digital content creation

  The screen industry has changed massively over the last few years with the rise of digital media platforms. On this episode, we make the case for why South African funders cannot ignore new media, and how such platforms could help funders make greater impact in the audio-visual landscape. For all your script editing/consultant needs, e-mail [email protected] for a quote. 

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• 5 Reasons Emerging Filmmaker Programs Are Non-Negotiable

  On this episode, we look into KZN's Made for TV Program with the aim of making the case for why "Emerging Filmmaker Programs" are important for the growth and sustainability of the industry. https://thecallsheet.co.za/2025/03/03/kzn-tourism-and-film-authority-invites-made-for-tv-development-proposals/https://www.linkedin.com/company/filminkzn/posts/?feedView=allFor all your script editing/consulting needs, email [email protected] for a quote. 

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• Welcome to our screen corner!

  Screen Corner is more than just a celebration of local filmmaking talent. It's a window into the broader cultural, social, and political landscape of the Global South. Welcome to season 1 packed with insightful analysis, and thought-provoking talks, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities facing filmmakers in South Africa and beyond. On this episode, meet the team behind the podcast. Find out what you can expect for the next 9 episodes. 

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